I know what they’re thinking. I don’t stand a chance. They might be right. Every fighter here has years more experience than me.
By Penning Penumbraabout a year ago in Poets
There's a hole in the yard where the swings used to be Like my heart, it shows scars from a life that has teeth On the subway downtown
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsdenabout a year ago in Poets
How can I even begin to describe?... that sinking feeling... When the world falls from beneath my feet, my chest caves in, and I begin to sink‐
By JMabout a year ago in Poets
steady slender finger slowly growing ever nearer caught in a time dilation field centered around the old switch plate flesh and bone draws closer
By K.B. Silver about a year ago in Poets
A startled gasp for things that pass A longing glance when things don't last A hope for love as goosebumps rise Push becomes shove
You are amazing Your journey is one of trust Faith will lead the way.
By Colleen Waltersabout a year ago in Poets
Thighs quaking Knees shaking Carrying my jar of clay everyday Arms locked in desperation Imperceptible fatigue as my ribs dig into my spleen
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets
Soft brown fur, matted into delicate pills, roundness pressed flat after years of comfort more pillow than teddy. The hard dark nose of you
By Ellie Hoovsabout a year ago in Poets
She came riding in on a tambourine, clothed in static and kerosene, with a veil made of Sunday receipts and hands that glowed like Pentecost heat.
By Joe Sebehabout a year ago in Poets
Power shapes every choice— it can feed your light or starve it. Smooth… that’s the element of flow that keeps pressure off your mind.
By Marcus Hillabout a year ago in Poets
This... Seeping exhaustion, weighing down, nay, crushing down on his mind and body His soul alike, numb, indifferent to the platitudes of everyday life
By YonathanJ - Writerabout a year ago in Poets
And I shall stand here; My heart says I'm ready, My mind says no, My brain says go, My conscience says stay, I can't turn back,
By Carol Ann Townendabout a year ago in Poets
